The 22851/52 Santragachi – Mangaluru Central Vivek Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Zone that runs between Santragachi and Mangalore Central in India.
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Santragachi–Mangalore Central Vivek Express|
Service type | Superfast |
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First service | 19 February 2012; 12 years ago (2012-02-19) |
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Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
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Termini | Santragachi Mangalore Central |
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Stops | 37 |
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Distance travelled | 2,487 km (1,545 mi) |
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Average journey time | 41 hours 55 mins |
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Service frequency | Weekly |
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Train number(s) | 22851 / 22852 |
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Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved |
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Seating arrangements | Yes |
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Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
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Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
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Baggage facilities | Yes |
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Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
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Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
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Operating speed | 59 km/h (37 mph) |
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It operates as train number 22851 from Santragachi to Mangalore Central and as train number 22852 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka.[1]
The 22851/52 Santragachi–Mangalore Central Vivek Express has One AC 1-tier, Three AC 2-tier, Four AC 3-tier, 12 sleeper class, Two General Unreserved and Two End on Generation (EOG) Coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.[2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
The 22851 Santragachi–Mangalore Central Vivek Express covers the distance of 2,487 km (1,545 mi) in 41 hours 55 mins (59 km/h) and in 42 hours 15 mins as the 22852 Mangalore Central–Santragachi Vivek Express (59 km/h).[3]
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
This would be the only Vivek Express with Superfast tag hence the fastest Vivek Express.
The 22851 / 52 Santragachi–Mangalore Central Vivek Express important stops are:-
Santragachi Junction, Kharagpur Junction, Jaleswar, Balasore, Jajpur Keonjhar Road, Cuttack Junction, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road Junction, Brahmapur, Sompeta, Palasa, Srikakulam Road, Vizianagaram Junction, Visakhapatnam, Samalkot Junction, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada Junction, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur Junction, Renigunta Junction, Tirupati, Chittoor, Katpadi Junction, Salem Junction, Erode Junction, Tiruppur, Coimbatore Junction, Palakkad Junction, Shoranur Junction, Tirur, Kozhikode, Vadakara, Thalassery, Kannur, Payyanur, Kanhangad, Kasaragod & Mangalore Central.[4]
- 1 AC I Tier
- 3 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 12 Sleeper Coaches
- 2 EOG &SLR
- 2 General Unreserved
- 2 End on Generation (EOG) Coaches
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